Carpenters Salary in Southern Vermont

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,660 +4% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $45,730
90th percentile $77,050
Employed locally 960
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,730
    25th
    $50,420
    50th (median)
    $61,660
    75th
    $64,760
    90th
    $77,050

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Related occupations in Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,100
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,700
    Electricians $59,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,910
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southern Vermont is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.87 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Vermont above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southern Vermont is 4% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,730 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,420.